Trump says deportation tactics hurt Republicans
President Donald Trump said his administration's deportation approach had been "too tough" and had hurt him during the midterm elections, NBC News reported. In a CBS interview, he said he wanted to work with Democrats on an immigration deal. The comments suggest a possible recalibration after voters changed control of Congress.
Why it matters
Trump is publicly connecting immigration enforcement tactics to electoral losses while signalling room for bipartisan negotiations.
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Part of the November 9, 2026 brief.